Production of hydrogen by catalytic decomposition of ammonia in a compact additively manufactured reactor

Value and duration

The scholarship provides a stipend of approximately $30,000 per annum for three years with a possible extension of six months.

Number of scholarships available

One (1).

Eligibility

Highly motivated and research driven
Masters or Honours degrees in mechanical or manufacturing engineering
Strong mechanical design, modelling, and simulation skills
Very good written communication skills and high level of proficiency in english
Understanding of additive manufacturing
Background/interest in chemical engineering favourable

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

Meet the entry requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy
Meet research scholarship eligibility criteria.

How to apply

Please send expressions of interest and inquiries to Distinguished Prof. Milan Brandt (milan.brandt@rmit.edu.au) and Dr. Maciej Mazur (maciej.mazur@rmit.edu.au).

Expressions of interest should contain the following information:

A one-page summary justifying the applicant’s suitability for the role
An academic CV
Transcript of qualifying degree.

Close date

Applications close when a candidate is selected.

Further information

The aim of this PhD project is to develop a compact, additively manufactured catalytic reactor capable of decomposing ammonia, removing the nitrogen by-product and extracting clean hydrogen.

The project will address key research challenges in the modelling of structural and thermo-fluidic effects, material selection, design for additive manufacture, catalyst deposition and functionalisation, and extensive experimental testing and analysis.

The project will be undertaken at world-class facilities at the RMIT Centre for Additive manufacture (RCAM) and Centre for Advanced Materials and Industrial Chemistry (CAMIC) and facilitated by a multi-disciplinary supervisory team.